National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reported a 12% increase in its net profit attributable to shareholders reaching BD18.2 million ($48.3 million) for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2025, compared to BD16.2 million in the same period of 2024. 

The profitability performance was primarily attributable to higher net interest income driven by the group’s resilient balance sheet, the bank said. 

Earnings per share increased to 8 fils (USD 2 cents) for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with 7 fils (2 cents) in the same period of 2024.

Total comprehensive income attributable to NBB’s shareholders for the quarter decreased by 15% to BD16.7 million compared to BD19.6 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease is attributable to the negative mark-to-market movements of the bond portfolio, the bank said. 

NBB reported a 4% increase in its net profit attributable to the shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2025, reaching a record level of BD85.1 million ($225.7 million) compared to BD81.9 million ($217.3 million) for the year 2024. The increase reflects the group’s diversified non-interest revenue streams.

Earnings per share increased to 38 fils (USD 10 cents) for the year compared with 36 fils in 2024.

Total comprehensive income attributable to NBB’s shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2025 decreased by 9% to BD82.7 million compared with BD91 million in 2024. The decrease is primarily attributable to the negative mark-to-market movements of the equity portfolio. 

The group’s total equity attributable to shareholders increased to BD585 million as of 31 December 2025 compared to BD583.8 million reported as of 31 December 2024. 

The group’s total assets increased by 14% during the year to BD6,276.6 million  compared to BD5,522.2 million recorded on 31 December 2024 and was driven by the Group’s core activities.